cytoplasm

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Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪtəˌplæzəm/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

The fluid like interior of the cell, inside the cytoplasmic membrane but exterior to the nucleus (eukaryotes) or nucleoid (prokaryotes). It is comprised of organelles (eukaryotes), cytosol, and various other particles.

Etymology

Greek, from kyto & plásma

cytoplasm
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014